Re: A Thought for Discussion - QRO Kits

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From: Michael A. Gipe (mgipe@reliablemeters.com)
Date: Tue Feb 25 1997 - 11:55:39 EST


Martin said:

> ...
> A simplistic answer might be: "Well... they can always build a QRP xcvr
> kit and add a simple, outboard, solid state linear amplifier!" ...... a
QRO xcvr kit which > can be
> built QRP and later 'upgraded' with a module to QRO... with a power
> switch and continuously variable power output?
>
> I believe that the availability of good quality QRO kits would draw QRO
> ops into the world of kit building and many would find their way into the
> QRP ranks. Certainly not all of the QRO builders... but a fair number...
> would probably try a QRP kit or throw the QRP switch on their QRO kit
> xcvr and give it a whirl.
>
> Martin W9XN QRP-L #998

Makes lot of sense, which is probably why the FCC has declared it
absolutely illegal to sell a kit or preassembled outboard or add-on
amplifier for QRP rigs.

Mike K1MG


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